If you’re ever tempted to believe in lack, it’s helpful to remember that all of God’s goodness is already present to be experienced to the fullest.
It’s not missing in matter. It’s present in Spirit.
To experience more of it, the crucial question is, how fast are you ready to receive it?
Thank you, dear Evan, this made me think of hymn 65,” the fullness of his blessing, encompasseth our way; the fullness of his promise crowns every dawning day; the fullness of his glory is shining from above, while more and more we learn to know the fullness of his love.
Thank you, dear Evan, this made me think of hymn 65,” the fullness of his blessing, encompasseth our way; the fullness of his promise crowns every dawning day; the fullness of his glory is shining from above, while more and more we learn to know the fullness of his love.
Love being reminded of THIS WONDERFUL hymn!
Very beautiful, Evan. Thank you.
God’ goodness is already here.
yes, God’s eternal goodness is already here! And my answer of your question in your last paragraph, dear Evan, is … yes, to the fullest …. Thank you for letting us ponder this question in today’s SpiritView!
Hymn # 249 comes to mind with the second verse being,
“Our gratitude is riches, Complaint is poverty,
Our trials bloom in blessings, They test our constancy,
O, life from joy is minted, An everlasting gold,
True gladness is the treasure That grateful hearts will hold”.
Yipee, Another WONDERFUL hymn- THANK YOU!!!
Thank you Evan.
Thank you all.
Thank you for the great hymn references too.
They are always uplifting .
“Semper Paratus” , Mrs. Eddy writes “Truth is always ready.” (Here, available, up to the task.). As in, “now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation.” Thank you, God!
“Truth is always ready.” (Here, available, up to the task.).
MBE. Thank you all.
Thanks Penelope. I looked up the meaning of ‘Semper Paratus’ and found this:
Latin phrase translating to “Always Ready” or “Ever Ready”. The official motto of the U.S. Coast Guard, signifying a perpetual state of preparation for maritime safety, law enforcement, and national defense missions. It embodies a mindset of being fully prepared at all times, rather than simply “getting ready”.
Similarly, God made us fully ready to receive all of His good at all times, and to defend ourselves against anything/thought that would imply God’s absence. As in hymn 527 “Lift his vision to behold Your truth already here.”
Goodness, Safety …for All in aAl , no Barriers between Nations,
as Perfect Ideas protected under the Rules of One Government of Infinite Mind..
blessing Goodness over all waters , quenched by Love NOW
Salvation 101 there only is timeless Power of ONE
Excerpts from a talk titled, “Semper Paratus, Always Ready.” Given at Arden Wood by Ralph Byron Cooper, CS, May 6, 2012.
https://www.ardenwood.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/AlwaysReady_R.Copper_5.12.pdf
Excellent talk, Rose – thank you. His experiences really show the need
for us to be always ready, our minds filled with spiritual truths and love.
always watchful that we are not taken by surprise and unprepared to meet
whatever comes before us. He certainlt had his spiritual armour on.
Thank you so much Mr. Mehlenbacher. This reminds me of one of my absolute favorite hymns, the third verse of which begins, “He that has made my heaven secure/will here all good provide. While Christ is rich, can I be poor?/What can I want beside?” Brings me everlasting comfort every time!